Rate Professor Persis Drell

Academic Profile

Academic Background: Ph.D. in Atomic Physics, University of California, Berkeley, 1983; B.A., Wellesley College.

Research Interests: Particle physics, accelerator technology, and diversity in STEM; focuses on high-energy physics experiments.

Appointments: Professor of Physics, Stanford University; former Provost, Stanford University (2017–2023); former Director, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Awards: Fellow, American Physical Society; National Academy of Sciences member.

Publications: Over 100 papers in Physical Review D, Nuclear Instruments and Methods; key contributions to BaBar experiment.

Additional Contributions: Advocate for women in STEM; led Stanford’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.